Department Administrator III

The Department Administrator III is responsible for overall financial aspects of the department, to include, but not limited to: analyzing department budget, preparing the annual budget, ensuring adequate ledger/account reconciliation, preparing monthly financial reports, and ensuring clinical and research compliance. The administrator is responsible for the supervision, counseling and evaluation of department staff. He/she assists chairperson in development and implementation of annual goals.

• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
• Ability to effectively supervise and train staff and proficiently organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Excellent planning, organization, and implementation skills
• Excellent organizational, communication (orally and in writing) & interpersonal skills
• Skilled in coordinating and organizing meetings and/or special events
• Working knowledge and proficient in the use of various software programs (including database management [e.g. Access], presentation packages [e.g. PowerPoint], spreadsheets [e.g. Excel] and advanced word processing [e.g. Word])
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines; motivation and willingness to take initiative and full responsibility for selected activities; proven ability with budget management and accountability
• Ability to work cooperatively/effectively with others of diverse personalities, education and cultural backgrounds

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience in management accounting, planning, finance, computer operations, and personnel management, to include supervisory experience
• OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience in management accounting, planning, finance, computer operations, and personnel management, to include supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree
• Health care/physician practice management
• Budget development and how to manage operations to budget
• Contract management experience

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• Job Identification 1417
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 08:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM AAU - Clinical Neurosciences Research Center